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Formula One F1 - Bahrain Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - April 12, 2025 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc during qualifying REUTERS/Rula Rouhana RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Formula One is likely to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix as regional conflict continues to affect the Gulf, according to multiple senior sources in the sport’s paddock. The move would reduce the 2026 championship calendar from 24 scheduled rac

An aerial view shows private jets on the tarmac of Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Demand for private jet charters is rising across the Gulf as regional conflict disrupts commercial aviation and restricts access to key airspace corridors. Private aviation operators report a surge in booking requests from travelers seeking to leave the United Arab Emirates and neighboring count

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE air defense systems detected nine ballistic missiles on Thursday, all of which were intercepted and destroyed, the country’s Ministry of Defence said. The systems also detected 112 drones, intercepting 109 of them, while three drones fell within the country’s territory. Since the start of Iranian attacks, a total of 205 ballistic missiles have been detected, of which 190 were destroyed, while 13 fell into the sea an

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, who condemned Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and other countries in the region. During the call, Bolojan said the attacks constitute a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. He affirmed Romania’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for measures tak

SABN RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three aerial drones struck the United Arab Emirates on Friday, the country’s Defense Ministry said in a statement posted on X. The ministry did not provide details on where the drones fell or whether any damage was caused. The UAE’s air defenses also destroyed nine ballistic missiles and intercepted 109 drones on Friday, the ministry said. Officials added that since the start of the war, a total of 205 ballistic missil

Smoke rises from an explosion in the direction of Ali Al Salem Air Base in Al Jahra, Kuwait, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released on Friday. Reuters RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s armed forces said they launched a new wave of drones targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait, according to a statement carried by the semi-official Iranian Students News Agency. The Iranian military said various types of army ground force drones had targe

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call from President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, during which the Palestinian leader expressed solidarity with the Kingdom following Iranian attacks. During the call, Abbas affirmed his country’s support for Saudi Arabia and the measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguar

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, and Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, speak during a press conference in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday. Octavio Jones/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Gulf Arab allies are reconsidering their position on the conflict with Iran after coming under attack from Tehran. Hegseth said the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi Arabi

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, on Friday. Hussein Malla/AP RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Israeli military said it has struck more than 500 targets across Lebanon, including major cities and population centers, as fighting continues in the region. The Israel Defense Forces said it has carried out 27 waves of strikes against the Dahieh area in southern Beirut, which it described as a Hezbollah stronghold. The military s

WAM RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates’ Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi warned the public against photographing, publishing or circulating images and videos of incident sites or damage caused by falling projectiles or shrapnel. In a statement, Al Shamsi said disseminating such materials or inaccurate information could incite public panic and create a misleading impression of the country’s actual situation. He said state ins

SPA RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a phone call on Friday from Crown Prince of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, during which they condemned Iranian attacks targeting Gulf Cooperation Council countries. During the call, the two leaders strongly denounced the attacks, describing them as a violatio

PHOTO: An aerial view of the island of Qeshm in the Strait of Hormuz, December 10, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer RIYADH, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Around 50 French ships are currently blocked in the Persian Gulf and another eight in the Red Sea, France’s transport minister said on Friday, as Paris seeks support to build a coalition to secure shipping in the region. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said 52 vessels were in the Persian Gulf and eight in the Red Se

Beijing, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Air China, China Southern Airlines and other Chinese carriers are resuming direct flights to Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Air China resumed a direct flight from Beijing to Riyadh on Thursday, according to Chinese state media. China is also helping citizens evacuate from the region and said a plane carrying 300 passengers arrived from Dubai on Wednesday. China’s foreign ministry warned the situation in t

SPA Riyadh, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone east of Al Kharj, the defence ministry’s official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said on Friday.

SPA Riyadh, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Eastern Province, the defence ministry’s official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said on Friday.

Kuwait City, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait’s defence ministry said on Friday that 67 members of the Kuwaiti army have been injured since Iran launched strikes across Gulf countries hosting U.S. military bases. Defence ministry spokesperson Colonel Saud Al-Atwan said the injured soldiers are receiving medical care and are in stable condition, while two cases remain under medical observation. Kuwait’s air defences have intercepted multiple Iranian aerial t

Abu Dhabi, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Etihad Airways expects to resume a limited commercial flight schedule on Friday, after widespread cancellations across the Middle East left passengers stranded as fighting escalated in the region. Customers with previous bookings will be accommodated on flights from Abu Dhabi to a number of key destinations, the airline said. Destinations listed include Cairo, London, Paris, New York, Rome, Moscow, Madrid and Seoul, alon

SPA Riyadh, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, the defence ministry’s official spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said on Friday.

SPA Jeddah, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports is deploying advanced technologies at King Abdulaziz International Airport and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to help pilgrims and visitors complete travel procedures more quickly and efficiently. The directorate said an e-gate system allows entry and departure procedures to be completed independently by verifying biometric data within seconds, aiming to streamli

PHOTO: Cooper on aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea February 7, 2026. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sonny Escalante/Handout via REUTERS Riyadh, March 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. forces have struck Iran’s equivalent of a space command capability during ongoing operations, the head of U.S. Central Command said on Thursday. Admiral Brad Cooper, who leads U.S. forces in the Middle East, told reporters at CENTCOM headquarters in Tampa, Florida,